Enter a meaningful name for the virtual device and click Next. When the download completes—it is around 200MB—click Finish. Then, just select your chosen device from the list and click Play.

Because Android devices vary in size and processing power, device manufacturers configure Android for a specific device. Updates and upgrades are available as a direct download from the manufacturer.

However, not every Android device supports the feature that enables virtual machine support, but thankfully, Google is requiring that new chipsets that launch for Android 15 will.

The Droid4x emulator is a real Android virtual machine with which developers can use to develop and test apps. And you can even download apps from the Google Play store.

Developers get some new approaches for building applications, including the ability to run Android Virtual Devices inside an emulator for better modeling of real devices.

Master the art of running Android apps on your Mac with our step-by-step guide. Unlock the full potential of your device today!